The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
70 EICN.
New Quays Fall at Zug and Cause a
Fearful Accident.
Rumor that Nearly 90 Persons Have
Perished-
The irex Again Beaten by the
Thistle.

BERNE, July 6.-Ilalf the new quayS at
Zug fell into the lake last night. Forty
houses, crowded inn, and Hotel Zurich, a
four story structure full of visitors vanished
entirely, The occupants Of the buildings
were engulfed while they slept, and at least
100 perished. including NJ. Collin. president
Of the Canton. Men are now at work trying
to recover the bodies Of the victims. An in
FAINT was found alive in floating cradle.
LONDON, July 6.-Gladstone to-day wrote
letter to the Marquis Of Harrington in
answer 10 his reply to the ex-Premier's
speech of last Saturday. Gladstone says he
deemed it his duty TO refer in his speech to
the differences which existed between him
aud Lord Harrington on the Irish question
when they were members OF the same govern
ment. Unless these references were mac
curate, says Mr.. Gladstone, the Marquis Of
harrington is answerable for any incon-
yeniences attending such retrospective re-
ferences. Ii they are inaccurate / will will
ingly consent to the publication of anything
deemed necessary to show 1t. In conclusion
Gladstone e-afirmed the statements he made
Saturday
Tonight Gladstone will move in the House
Of Commons that the crimes bill be read the
third time this day three months.
The conduct of the government over the
Gass affair hus caused discomfort even
among the warmest supporters of the
ministry The explanation by Smith in the
Commons was heard in the ehilliest silence,
except when he announced that the Lord
High Chancellor would institute a thorough
inquiry in consequence OF the feeling In the
Conservative party. Matthews offered to
resign the Office of Home Secretary, but has
been requested, however, to remain in Office
until the close OF the present session OF Par
lament. Two nights will be allowed for de-
bate on the third reading of the crimes bill.
II the opposition endeavors to prolong the
discussion the government will move cleture.
His Royal Highness Prince Devomongs
Varoprakar will sail for New York in few
days. He is brother OF the King Of Siam.
whom he represented at the jubilee cere-
monies. The prince will return to Bankok
by way Of San Francisco.
Mr.. Chamberlain has written letter in
support of the Conservative Parliamentary
candidate at Coventry.
Sir George o. Trevelyan supports the
Liberal candidate.
Lord Randolph Churchill telegraphs to
contradict the report published in the ST.
James Gazette, and circulated in Coventry
that he helped to secure the appointment OF
Sir III. ID. Wolf as special commission at
Constantinople, although he says he agrees
with the Gazette that since the appointment
the Egyptian situation has never been
critical, and that mission has been Of the ut
most advantage regarding both economy and
England's foreign relations
Mr. GOschen in a address to his consti-
tuents says the resul. VI the present session
to Parliament is thss the Union cause Is
stronger than ever, while the home rule
scheme is more than ever discredited. The
Conservative defeat at Spalding, he says,
was an isolated reverse and ought not to
dishearten the UniOnists. In conclusion he
recounts various measures Of Domestic
legislation which he thinks Unionlsts ought
to press upon the attention Of the country
and Parliament.
PARIS, July 6.-The committee of the
Chambers Of Deputies having in charge
measure imposing tax on foreigners resi-
ding in France to-day heard Nj. Fallieres,
Minister of the Interior, argue in opposition
to the proposed tax, He said he preferred
measures calculated to establish the identity
of foreigners in France. The committee
decided in favor Of the execution Of the
measure.
VIENNA, July 6.-The new Austro-Hun-
garian turret ship kron PrinZ Rudolph was
launched to-day at Polo on the Adriatic in
Duchess Marie Therese. The latter christen-
ed the vessel, The Emperor in an address
dwelt on the event as auspicious for the
navy. and said he was confident If the new
craft became engaged she would add
triumphs to the fame Of the Austrian navy.
DUBLIN, July 6.-The North German
Gazette referring to the French foreigners
tax bill says the moment seems to have ar
rived for Germany to consider whether all
antl-German measures, which are being car
AlC0 Out III EAbuNCt SiOuiQ uOt III Aulil
ciprocal manner be enforced in Germany,
especially in Alsace-Lorraine.
BELGRADE, July en-. Ristics demands
King Milan to recall and reinstate the
MetropOlan who was exiled to Russia for
alleged connection with the late revolution
airy conspiracy III King Milan refuses the
ministry will resign. Tiernov M. Nicolaieff,
minister of war, in speech to the officers Of
the army to-day, he asked them absolutely
to abstain from mixing in politics, and to
give their whole attention to the army. He
said he was happy to be able to declare that
the training and discipline of the Bulgarian
army was better now than it had ever been
while under the supervision Of the Russian
instructors.
Foreign Notes.
The report that the steamer City of Rich
mond was returning to Queenstown in dis
abed condition was due to the mistake of a
signal man. The vessel is all right and pro-
ceeding for New York.
The Thistle beat the Irex again in a race
yesterday,
England has obtained for her imports into
Cuba and Porto Rico the same treatment as
is accorded American imports by the Spanish
American convention. The arrangement
| only operates until the end of the year